(Miri, 14th) The Lutong Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call early this morning reporting an incident of a fallen tree on Jalan Pulau Melayu, where a local car crashed into a tree lying across the road, causing minor injuries to the driver.
The incident was reported by the public at 6:06 AM. Following the report, the Lutong Fire and Rescue Department promptly dispatched personnel and a fire engine to the scene at 6:07 AM. The fire team arrived at the scene at 6:17 AM and began clearing operations.
Preliminary investigations confirmed that a large tree had fallen and was lying across the road. The vehicle involved was a local Proton Wira, and the driver, whose vision was obstructed, crashed into the fallen tree, sustaining minor facial injuries. The injured, a 33-year-old man, was later sent to the hospital by his family for treatment.
The rescue team used a chainsaw to cut and clear the fallen tree to ensure the road was safe for passage. The entire operation was completed by 6:47 AM, and the fire engine set off back at 6:53 AM, safely returning to the fire station at 7:03 AM.
No senior officials were present at the scene during this operation, though Sesco dispatched 5 personnel to assist with handling electrical safety at the site.
The Lutong Fire and Rescue Department reminds the public that the weather has been unstable lately. If there are any trees by the roadside at risk of falling, please promptly report them to the authorities to ensure safety.
